Course Director

Every course is supported by a Course Director whose job is to provide leadership & guidance for the team; liaise with the families and logi team; provide the second line of response to any emergency situation (2nd only to the instructor team); and to provide expert leadership on technical aspects of the course (ex: set up the top rope climbs).

Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

Collaborate with admissions director for your course to understand your students & families.

Prepare and run a thoughtful, productive, and inspiring course prep & debrief. Effectively use your extra ½ day of prep and wrap up to attend to all loose ends and run a smooth course with a high level of attention to detail.

Be on call 24/7 during the course; be fully present in the field during field days and in the office during non-field course days.

Liaise with families providing timely communications and honest & direct answers. Represent GirlVentures and all our values through empathetic & grounded interactions honoring their trust in sending their girls on course with us. Run family meetings on 1st and last day, providing details to families and building buy-in for their support.

Supervise and mentor I-team. Facilitate team bonding, and address/mediate any conflicts that may arise expeditiously. Support the team in planning and delivering a meaningful progression on core curriculum areas for a multi-day expedition style* course. Instruction topics include: community building & effective leadership; conflict resolution and alliance building; self-care and self-efficacy; media literacy, identity and positive body image; arts and creative expression; camp craft and backpacking skills; natural history and Leave-No-Trace ethics; stoves and backcountry cuisine.

Maintain an emotionally and physically safe environment for the entire group at all times throughout the expedition on all course elements (ex: kayaking, rock climbing, backpacking, rappelling, canyoneering, etc.) Manage and supervise all activities according to GirlVentures’ operating policies, protocols and procedures.

Ensure student assessments and evaluations are fully completed.

Offer feedback and program improvement ideas to the Program Director.

Report any maintenance or safety issues, accidents/incidents, or any other issues to the program manager immediately.

Uphold GV values & philosophies at all times: challenge yourself to grow as a leader: step up, step back, practice what you preach! Be a positive, authentic role model for girls and co-workers.

Benefits & Compensation:

Work with girls and other rad women in a high quality, girl-centered outdoor program.

Create positive change by empowering tomorrow’s female leaders!

Contracted Position

We contract seasonal staff per course – which means you are not guaranteed a “season” of work but rather are offered 10 – 17 day contracts. It is possible to work up to three trips a season providing a fairly full season of work, but you will be responsible for your own housing during breaks between courses. Contracted positions are covered by Workers Compensation, but do not receive health care, or any other benefits. All positions require attending our two-day All Staff training at the beginning of the summer (weekend overnight camping in San Francisco) as well as the Course Area Orientation for each course you’ll be working.

How To Apply:

Women of color are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications are accepted year-round and positions filled on a rolling-basis. Interviews for summer positions are typically in February.
Send cover letter, standard resume and technical resume to jobs@girlventures.org.

If you do not have a Technical Resume you can download our template to create your own.